The review of the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard is progressing well, with the Significant Biodiversity and Indigenous Working Groups recently meeting to map key information and next steps.
The Significant Biodiversity Working Group confirmed key definitions and ensured the Standard’s performance requirements remain aligned with the purpose of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and consistent with community expectations.
The Indigenous Working Group focused on ensuring the Standard appropriately recognises the contributions of Indigenous peoples within sustainable forest management, and that it aligns with the expectations of First Nations forest stakeholders as well as the broader community.
Conducted every five years, the review considers both domestic matters and global issues affecting Australian growers, importers and exporters, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), conflict timber, and updates to illegal logging regulations.
